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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.87, 515 and 206.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.87, 515 and 206.18 is: 309.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.87 : 515 = 206.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.87/515 = 206.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.87x = 515 × 206.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.87x = 106,182.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,182.70/342.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.69

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